Statewide Initiatives and Regional Projects

Connecting the Commonwealth is at the heart of what we do. From renewing our roads and bridges to advancing driver services for citizens and commerce, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to providing a transportation system that is safe, efficient and drives the economy. KYTC is aggressively pursuing initiatives and projects that maintain our infrastructure while getting the most mileage out of every dollar to improve the quality of life for Kentuckians. Below is a sampling of the initiatives and regional projects happening across the state. Select a project tile below to learn more.

Major Projects


Brent Spence Bridge The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Ohio Department of Transportation are pursuing federal funding to solidify plans to construct a new companion bridge and execute eight miles of interstate improvements to improve safety and travel along one of the most important national commerce corridors.	The Mountain Parkway Expansion will improve highway safety along a vital Kentucky corridor and close the transportation gap that currently stands between the citizens of Eastern Kentucky and the rest of the Commonwealth.	The I-69 Ohio River Crossing is the key final connection of I-69 between Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. It will provide interstate cross-river connectivity that will reduce traffic congestion and delays while improving safety for drivers.

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Statewide Initiatives

Vision Screening

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, a vision screening will be required each time Kentuckians renew their driver’s license at a Driver Licensing Regional Office. To learn more about your options, visit drive.ky.gov/visionscreening.

Get there together Long Range Transportation Plan Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan

KYTC is updating its Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) and gathering input from the traveling public through a statewide transportation survey. To take the survey and learn more, visit GetThereTogetherKY.org.

Emergency Notice

Free online service for Kentucky drivers to designate an emergency contact law enforcement can notify in the event of a serious vehicle crash or emergency situation.

Know Your Limits

Heavy emergency vehicles use bridges and culverts to transport staff and equipment in critical situations. KYTC has developed a resource for fire departments to search for bridge and axle weight limits, and to review an interactive map of bridges with weight limits sorted by county.

REAL ID

Kentucky is advancing the issuance and production process of driver's licenses, permits and personal IDs in an effort to improve the security of state-issued credentials and to comply with federal REAL ID standards.

SHIFT

The Strategic Highway Investment Formula for Tomorrow (SHIFT) is a data-driven, objective approach to prioritize transportation spending. Watch this video to learn more about how SHIFT is making every dollar count.

Truck Parking Information Management System

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has partnered with seven other states to launch a real-time parking availability information system for commercial drivers to improve the safety and efficiency of the region’s freight network.

Bridging Kentucky

Bridging Kentucky is one of the nation's most aggressive bridge rehabilitation and replacement programs in the nation.

Vested in Work Zone Safety

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s year-round initiative to improve work zone safety by encouraging safe driving behaviors for motorists and safe practices for workers.

Regional Projects

Driving Northern Kentucky Progress

Northern Kentucky is booming and this website is dedicated to major projects scheduled in the region that improve safety, support job creation, and provide better access to drivers who travel throughout northern Kentucky.

I-Move Kentucky

I-Move Kentucky is the state’s innovative approach to improving the safety, ease of travel, and quality of life for travelers and businesses that frequently use I-265, I-71, and I-64. Using a four-projects-in-one approach, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be able to address some of its highest-priority transportation needs.

Driving Lexington Progress

Four major traffic projects in Fayette County are underway to reduce congestion and improve travel throughout Lexington- Kentucky’s second most populated city. The projects will increase capacity and allow for better traffic flow along:

I-75 between Paris Pike and the I-64/I-75 southern split
I-75 between the Newtown Pike and Paris Pike interchanges
Newtown Pike between New Circle Road and I-75; and
New Circle Road.

To learn more, visit
drivinglexingtonprogress.org

KY 536

The KY 536 highway widening and safety project is a series of improvements along the state corridor to meet traffic flow and safety needs. There are a total of four ongoing/upcoming projects between U.S. 25 (Dixie Hwy.) and KY 17.

KY 536 from U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) to KY 1303
KY 536 from KY 1303 to Williamswoods Drive
KY 1303 from north of Timber Lane to KY 536
KY 536 from Williamswood Drive to KY 17

KY 329B

Oldham County, in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), is in the initial stage of a transportation planning study along KY 329B from just south of the I-71 interchange to KY 22 in Crestwood.

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Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery

From response to recovery, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been committed to helping rebuild Eastern Kentucky communities ravaged by the July 2022 flooding event. This page contained links to help track traffic impacts and activities for state-maintained roads and bridges.

U.S. 641 Expansion

The U.S. 641 project, from Eddyville to Fredonia, aims to better connect the region and improve safety and mobility.

Highway Districts

Find out about transportation projects and meetings of interest in your area by visiting the district page.

U.S. 45 Safety Improvements

Western Kentucky roadway imrovement project to improve safety at crash-prone intersections on U.S. 45.

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